Workatele

Office Assistant (Premises Management) at FAO, Accra, Ghana

FAO

Office Assistant (Premises Management) at FAO, Accra, Ghana

FAO

Full time Job

Date Posted: May 22, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: June 5, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

Tasks And Responsibilities

Under the functional guidance of the Head of the Premises Management Team, the incumbent will:

  • Ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises; ensure that the lighting fixtures, plumbing, grounds, etc. are properly maintained; daily inspect office premises, log and report findings for corrective works to be undertaken;
  • Monitor maintenance and other works undertaken on the premises by service providers; undertake regular site inspections to ensure conformity to approved plan and specifications; report deviations noted;
  • Maintain a record (log) of repairs and maintenance;
  • Act as custodian of stationery and office supplies received in the stores;
  • Maintain a local inventory database of stationery and office supplies in the stores: record the receipt and issuance of supplies from the Stores in the Supplies Database immediately when they are issued;
  • Perform physical count of all stationery and office supplies kept in the store to ensure the accuracy of the database records; capture finding and report any discrepancies found;
  • Ensure that the stationery and office supplies stock levels in the stores are adequate for operation and submit Purchase

Requisitions in timely manner to allow for the timely replenishment of stocks;

  • Verify that invoices submitted for payment by service providers are for work actually delivered; ensure that specifications and amounts invoiced correspond to order made and actually received;
  • Collect monthly bills from premises service providers (electricians, plumbers, etc.), compile and submit for payment;
  • Draft communication related to tasks, as required, and submit to supervisor for review;
  • Perform any other duties required;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Secondary School Education.

5 years of progressively responsible work experience in administrative, accounting, inventory management.

Working knowledge of English.

National of Ghana.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Extent and relevance of experience in stores database management

Extent and relevance of experience in stock-taking

Familiarity with FAO regulations on receipt of goods and issuance of stock

Selection Criteria

A university degree will be an advantage. Computer literacy, accurate attention to detail

Customer-orientated with a strong sense of service, with good communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational and administration skills

Participative and able to work as part of a team

Application deadline:

Expired on: June 5, 2024

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